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The CDC has issued a food safety alert for specific diced onion products from Gills Onions associated with the outbreak. The company issued a voluntarily recall. (Photo: FDA)

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73 Salmonella cases across 22 states, CDC issues food safety alert

Post Date 10/26/2023

In a growing health crisis, a multistate salmonella outbreak has swept across 22 U.S. states, resulting in at least 73 reported cases and 15 hospitalizations, [more…]

At present, Arexvy has received approval for use in the United States, Europe, Japan, and various other countries, specifically for individuals aged 60 and above. (Photo: GSK)

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GlaxoSmithKline’s Arexvy vaccine shows promise in protecting adults aged 50-59 against RSV

Post Date 10/25/2023

In a significant development, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) announced promising results from a late-stage clinical trial for their vaccine, Arexvy, which exhibits the potential to protect adults [more…]

CVS Health takes action against ineffective cough-and-cold treatments. (Photo: CVS)

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CVS removes cough and cold treatments with phenylephrine following recommendation by doctors

Post Date 10/20/2023

CVS Health is making a proactive move by discontinuing certain cough-and-cold treatments that contain an ingredient deemed ineffective by medical professionals and researchers. Specifically, the [more…]

The vegetarian diet involves abstaining from eating meat, fish, and poultry. (Photo: Timolina | Shutterstock)

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New study links genes to difficulty in adopting a vegetarian diet

Post Date 10/05/2023

Struggling to stick to a vegetarian diet? It might not be all about willpower. A new study suggests that your genes could be partly to [more…]

FILE - Pfizer, left, and Moderna bivalent COVID-19 vaccines are readied for use at a clinic, Nov. 17, 2022, in Richmond, Va. The Food and Drug Administration on Friday, June 16, 2023, told COVID-19 vaccine makers to update fall shots to target the latest omicron strain. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

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Individuals eager for Covid boosters are not receiving them as intended

Post Date 09/25/2023

The transition of responsibility for distributing Covid-19 vaccines from federal agencies to the commercial market has encountered significant challenges. Many individuals seeking Covid-19 booster shots [more…]

The FDA is contemplating the approval of the initial epinephrine nasal spray as an alternative to the EpiPen. (Photo: ARS Pharma)

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The FDA has declined the initial needle-free EpiPen alternative, requesting additional research before approval

Post Date 09/21/2023

In a surprising decision, the FDA has chosen not to grant approval for a needle-free epinephrine nasal spray, which could have served as the first [more…]

On September 19, Neuralink, revealed its recruitment drive for the inaugural human trial of a brain implant aimed at controlling movement. (Photo: Pavlo Gonchar | Sopa | Getty)

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Neuralink poised to commence human trials for a brain implant designed to assist patients suffering from paralysis

Post Date 09/20/2023

Neuralink, the brain-implant startup led by Elon Musk, has announced that an independent review board has granted approval to initiate the recruitment of participants for [more…]

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Hospitalizations due to COVID are increasing as the United States approaches the Labor Day weekend

Post Date 09/01/2023

The United States is currently grappling with a concerning surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations as the Labor Day weekend approaches. According to the latest [more…]

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Recent study shows people in good shape can reduce nine type of cancer

Post Date 08/22/2023

A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine strengthens the existing evidence that maintaining good physical fitness can significantly decrease the risk [more…]